FAQ's - FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

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1. How is the Six-Lane Widening Project being funded?
1. This project is being totally financed with toll dollars and has no federal funds (or state tax dollars) involved.


2. Will the Six-Lane Widening Project increase noise in residential neighborhoods?
1. A noise study was performed as part of the preliminary-design phase. The first step of the study was to perform noise monitoring throughout the area to establish existing levels. The data was analyzed - in conjunction with a noise model - to determine projected noise levels and to identify impacts. Once the projected impacts were identified, mitigation measures are evaluated to determine if they are feasible and reasonable. The results of the noise study will be presented at the public meetings scheduled for the spring of 2007. Additional meetings will be held during final design as the mitigation measures are developed in more detail. For more information on the noise-analysis process, click here.


3. If the Turnpike Commission needs to acquire my property, business or residence for the project, what should I know about the right-of-way acquisition process?
1. The Turnpike Commission will provide the full measure of just compensation to all who are entitled under the law. In a few instances, the Turnpike Commission will have to acquire 100 percent of a given property. In most cases, they will only need portions of a property - or none at all. There are numerous protections afforded to individuals (renters, as well as owners/occupants) and businesses that will be displaced. For more information, click here.


4. What occurs during the preliminary/final-design phases?
1. The detailed engineering necessary to advance the project to construction is completed during the final-design phase. Project team members will be visible in the project area as final-design activities are conducted. Building upon the work completed in the preliminary-engineering phase, the project team will continue to refine plans, impacts and mitigation components of the project. Right-of-way needs will be determined. Extensive coordination efforts with utilities, regulatory agencies, environmental agencies, municipalities and emergency-service providers will take place throughout this phase. This coordination is essential to minimizing disruption of services during construction. Safety features - such as signing and lighting - will be incorporated into the plans and necessary permits obtained. The final-design phase will result in the development of the plans, specifications and estimates from which construction contractors will ultimately build the roadway.